comfort, support, or sympathy offered especially to the family and friends of somebody who has died.
Expressing sympathy to someone, especially after learning of a close death.
Willingness to give psychological and/or material support when another person is in a difficult position or needs affection.
A bond of unity or agreement between individuals, united around a common goal or against a common enemy, such as the unifying principle that defines the labor movement; mutual support within a group.